Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Sony vs Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R APD

Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Sony vs Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R APD

When comparing Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R APD and Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Sony, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R APD which weighs 405 g, compared to the loser Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art - Sony which weighs 740 g.

Winner: Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R APD

Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.

2. Compare minimum focusing distance

When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art - Sony is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 40 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 70 cm for Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R APD.

Winner: Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Sony

Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).

Specifications

Full specifications table of Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Sony and Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R APD:

	Sigma 50mm f/1.2 DG DN Art - Sony	Fujifilm Fujinon XF 56mm f/1,2 R APD
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Sigma	Fujifilm
Weight	740 g	405 g
Mount	Sony E	Fujifilm X
Focal Length	50 mm	56 mm
Largest Aperture	1.2	1.2
Anamorphic Lens	No	No
Minimum Focusing Distance	40 cm	70 cm
Type	Prime	Prime
Filter Thread	72	62
Stabilization	No	No
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?	Yes	Yes